Good retelling of the classic Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe. The illustrations are wonderful. Of course as the author tells with it being a children's book some details and events were left out.

As historical fiction, a little stiff - people just don't talk like that today. But a fun read.

Great retelling. 5 stars for the beautiful pictures!!

Me encantan las historias de caballeros, justas, caballos, armaduras, duelos, etc.
Esta es una maravilla, claro que si, pero por momentos se me ha hecho eterna...
Hay pasajes muy entretenidos, pero sir Walter Scott se enrolla como las persianas con muchas descripciones.
Además el título del libro algo regulero, creo que va de todo menos de Ivanhoe...

This book was first read in high school, about 48 years ago. It was an exciting adventure story. On rereading I find it is still exciting but a 16 year old's rather restricted view of life and family taught parochial intolerance and missed the message. I didn't know what a Jew was except someone who killed Christ and practiced secret rites where Christian children were killed and eaten, and were to be avoided - at least according to family friend, Peggy Hughes. That was pretty much what my father, mother and Aunt Florence thought, too. It seemed to me that Ivanhoe's message supported their thinking.

The occupation of France by Germany during the second war paralled the occupation of England by the Normans. Scott could not have foreseen this 20th century event, but isn't it fascinating to think that maybe he did? It was something I could relate to. The Normans were the Nazis. If the King of England were more like Winston Churchill (and had a united country working with him) perhaps the invaders would have been repulsed.

I suppose some in my English Lit class recognized bigotry for what it is. I didn't. Now, with all my education I have a choice.

Cartoons (each about 50 minutes long) available here and here.

A well-done abridged children's version.

Nice illustrations by Mayer, but not the best rendition of "Ivanhoe" out there.

I love the method of introducing myself or my son to a harder work by reading an adaptation (ideally picture book adaptation) of it, so that when we read the original, we can enjoy the story and language used. This was a great introduction to a romantic, medieval adventure. We are both looking forward to reading/listening to the original some day. If I can get a used copy of this book, it would be a great addition to my library.

This was a nice adaptation complete with illustrations. W was very interested in my copy of Ivanhoe from book club based on the picture of a knight on the front so I thought this would be a fun read to share with him. It was pretty over his head but it will be a good one to revisit down the road before he dips his toes into the real book.

Reading this abridged version made me want to read the whole thing. It was romantic and moral. I was pleasantly surprised. This version of the book is short enough to be read in an hour. Recommended in the Tapestry homeschool curriculum for middle school aged kids.

Ivanhoe is my favorite book ever. I've read it so many times I've lost count